MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC POLICY (MA)

MA in Public Policy is designed for those engaged in, or aspiring to, professional careers in the public sector, corporate or not-for-profit sectors related to the political and economic management and regulation of multinational corporations.

This program is designed to academically qualify Somali future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them for their professional life.

Program Goals

To enhance new knowledge and skills in public administration and public policy analysis will facilitate the development of homegrown solutions to problems of governance, as well as economic and social challenges facing the society
Build a practical understanding of public management and governance
Further skills for the effective navigation of managerial leadership in the country
Participate in joint learning of different types of governance locally
Develop individual strategies for public service career development

Entry Requirements

Processing fee of USD $ 70
Two (2) copies of photos with white background
Original of Bachelor degree(s) and transcript

Programme Structure CORE

No.	Course Code	Subject Name	Credit Hours
1.	MPPC3001	Introduction to Public Policy	3
2.	MPPC3002	Administration and Organization Theory	3
3.	MPPC3003	Political Science and Theory	3
4.	MPPC3004	Introduction to Public Administration	3
5.	MPPC3005	Principles of Economics	3
6.	MPPC3006	International relations and Foreign Policy	3
7.	MPPC3007	Administrative law	3
8.	MPPC3008	Research Methods	3
9.	MPPC3009	Public Policy Analysis	3
10.	MPPC3010	Econometrics and Modeling	3
11.	MPPC3011	Statistical methods for Public Policy	3
12.	MPPC3012	Education and Health Policy Analysis	3
		Total	36

ELECTIVE COURSES

No.	Course Code	Subject Name	Credit Hours
1.	MPPE4001	National Security	3
2.	MPPE4002	Somali Political History	3
3.	MPPE4003	Agriculture and Industry Policy analysis	3
4.	MPPE4004	Quantitative Techniques for Public Policy	3
		Total	12

OPTION 1: ELECTIVE COURSES

Please select any 2 courses from the elective courses

Total	6

OPTION 2: MASTER PROJECT

MIRDP5001 Master Project Thesis

Total	6

Fees

	Fee
Sem 1	$827
Sem 2	$827
Sem 3	$826.00
Total	$2480.00

Assessment Format

	Format A	Format B
Course Work	60%	$100
Final Exam	40%	0%